Haval H9 vs Toyota Fortuner
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Fortuner wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 82 611 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| H9 | Fortuner | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 900 | R 692 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 233/m | R 12 109/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 440 354 | R 522 966 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 259 546 | R 169 834 |
| Value after 5 years | R 341 997 | R 443 454 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Haval H9 →
Haval's ladder-frame seven-seater was sold in SA from 2018 to around 2021 as a cheaper alternative to the Fortuner. Generous kit and genuine off-road ability could not offset slow sales, and it was quietly dropped. A second-generation H9 has been confirmed for a local return.
Known for: cheap fortuner-sized seven seater
Toyota Fortuner →
Built locally on the Hilux platform, the Fortuner has led the adventure SUV segment since 2006. It tows, goes off-road and handles daily family duty, which is exactly the combination South Africans buy. Used values are among the strongest of any SUV in the country.
Known for: hilux-based suv dominance
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Haval H9 or the Toyota Fortuner?
The Toyota Fortuner. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 63% for the Haval H9, a gap of 13 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Haval H9 loses about R 259 546 over three years and the Toyota Fortuner loses about R 169 834. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Haval H9 runs about R 12 233 per month and the Toyota Fortuner about R 12 109, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.